Nigeria Offers $3,000 Gold Reward for Youth Olympians

As Team Nigeria prepares to depart for the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, the Federal Government has announced cash rewards for medalists. At a send-off ceremony in Abuja, Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General of the National Sports Commission, stated that gold medallists would receive $3,000, silver medallists $2,500, and bronze medallists $2,000.

Olopade urged the athletes to represent Nigeria with pride and discipline, emphasizing the historic significance of the event as the first Olympic competition hosted on African soil. He expressed confidence in the athletes and highlighted the importance of balancing sports with education, assuring them of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's commitment to their development.

The ceremony included the formal handover of Team Nigeria from the National Sports Commission to the Nigeria Olympic Committee, with NOC President Engr Habu Gumel promising support for the athletes during the competition. The Youth Olympic Games will take place from October 31 to November 13, featuring over 2,700 young athletes from 205 countries.